KOCHI — The Kerala High Court has observed that legislatures may consider whether the age threshold for treating children as juveniles in criminal cases should be reduced to 16.
Justice A. Badharudeen made the observation while hearing a petition concerning the enforcement of laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to minors.
The court said lawmakers could examine the question in light of concerns about serious offences and accidents involving young people. However, the court has not changed the existing juvenile age limit. Any change would require legislative action.
Under Sections 15A and 15B of the Kerala Abkari Act, the sale or supply of alcohol to persons below 23 years of age is prohibited.
The petition alleged that some bars were supplying alcohol without properly checking the age of customers. It also referred to a fatal accident near Nedumbassery involving young men who were allegedly driving after consuming alcohol.
The court directed the Excise Commissioner to submit details of the measures taken to enforce the existing provisions. The case will be considered again on November 24.
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